When the author wants to ship two of the same gender, but refuses to have BL/GL, so instead genderbend one of them so it becomes a heterosexual relationship.
It's harmless of course, however if I want to read SasukexNaruto fanfic then I want THEM not OC-Naruko/Sasuko. 2 reply
I just finished 'Devil returns to school days', Highly recommend! Revenge story against bullies, bribed teachers/police, and a healthy amount of violence that feels deserved. One step ahead.
https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/devil_returns_to_school_days/ 1 reply
deliberately searching for anti-vaxxers or cult-religious people on the internet and being amazed at how stupid a person can be. It's fascinating, like watching true crime, to see into how selfish and disgusting people can be. 2 reply
Something I'm thinking about more and more these days is how common it is with BL mangas/manhwa/webtoons etc. that it glorifies toxic relationships. Now I am not referring to rape alone (even if it is included in the list), but everyday red flags, e.g. controlling, being a jerk/asshole and manipulative, but the story presents it as positive qualities. I'll admit I've read and liked stories with these points e.g. 'BJ Alex' so I'm not innocent, but in my defense the reasons are either I think Seme has "made amends" for his past or smut ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭
It is different if the story contains a toxic relationship that makes it clear that the relationship is harmful e.g. No Holes Barred (Not BL)